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I am Melissa De Luna-Ribeiro, an Account Executive with extensive experience owning full-cycle B2B sales across commercial and government accounts, including outbound prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals spanning from small to mid-sized transactions. I am known for disciplined follow-up, high volume activity, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to move opportunities from discovery through close.
I’m process-oriented, coachable, and thrive in high-velocity environments where clear communication, accountability, and execution are essential to achieving outcomes for clients and teams.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Work Experience
Instructor - Sustainable Practices in the Product Life Cycle at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019Delivered structured course content, engaged students with presentations, and coordinated with industry partners and stakeholders to execute programs and events across multiple initiatives (industry partners, events, scholarships, field trips; Italy/Japan study support).
PR and Social Media Manager at Joybird
March 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018Supported founder-led growth through proactive outreach, follow-up, and relationship management, ensuring consistent external engagement and responsiveness. Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute campaigns on time across multiple stakeholders.
Core Commercial Sales Account Executive at ADT Tyco Fire & Security
March 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009Managed commercial, government, and national accounts within my territory; owned end-to-end relationships from discovery through close and post-sale coordination. Sourced opportunities via outbound prospecting, inbound leads, and existing accounts. Sold integrated security solutions with typical deal sizes: burglar alarms $3K–$5K, cameras $5K–$7K, access control $4K–$5K, and fire alarm systems $4K–$20K+. Coordinated internal teams (engineering, service, admin, legal) to ensure clean execution, compliance, and customer satisfaction post-close.
Education
A.A. in International Merchandising and Product Development at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012A.A. in Product Development at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010B.S. in Communications and Leadership at Texas A&M University - College Station
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
MoMA — Fashion as Design
January 1, 2025 - April 14, 2026Copenhagen Business School — Sustainable Fashion
January 1, 2025 - April 14, 2026Bocconi — Management of Fashion & Luxury Companies
January 1, 2026 - April 14, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
Experience Level
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